title: Application and development of ultrasonics in dentistry.
abstract: Since the 1950s, dentistry's ultrasonic instruments have developed rapidly. Because of better visualization, operative convenience, and precise cutting ability, ultrasonic instruments are widely and efficiently applied in the dental field. This article describes the development and improvement of ultrasonic instruments in several dental fields. Although some issues still need clarification, the results of previous studies indicate that ultrasonic instruments have a high potential to become convenient and efficient dental tools and deserve further development.
authors.affiliation: Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry and National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Yen-Liang
authors.initials: YL
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Hao-Hueng
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Yu-Chih
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Chiang
authors.forename: Chun-Pin
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Lin
mesh_terms: D003813:Dentistry / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000639:trends*; D014465:Ultrasonics / Q000295:instrumentation
keywords: dentistry; piezoelectric ultrasonics; ultrasonic instruments